The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer Degree is intended to meet the lower division requirements for Psychology majors (or similar majors) at a CSU campus that offers a Psychology baccalaureate degree.
This degree is designed for students interested in an introduction to the field of psychology and for students looking to further their understanding of the biological, psychological and environmental influences that guide human behavior. These courses will provide students with a solid foundation in psychology that will serve them for either transferring or in the workplace.
Please contact the Student Success Team for this program if you have any questions.| Course | Units | Typically Offered |
| 1st Semester | ||
| PSY 101 / PSY 101HM | 3.0 | |
PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement This course is designed as a general introduction to psychology for psychology majors, those with an interest in psychology, or anyone with a desire to further their understanding of human behavior. It provides an overview of the field of psychology, introducing students to the research methods used to advance the science of psychology and the various areas that comprise this diverse discipline. Research and theories are presented, discussed, and evaluated. Topics covered include biological psychology, sensation and perception, lifespan development, learning, memory, motivation and emotion, cognition, personality, psychopathology and social psychology. PSY 101H - Introductory Psychology Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course is designed as a general introduction to psychology for psychology majors, those with an interest in psychology, or anyone with a desire to further their understanding of human behavior. It provides an overview of the field of psychology, introducing students to the research methods used to advance the science of psychology and the various areas that comprise this diverse discipline. Research and theories are presented, discussed, and evaluated. Topics covered include biological psychology, sensation and perception, lifespan development, learning, memory, motivation and emotion, cognition, personality, psychopathology and social psychology. This course is intended for those who meet Honors Program requirements. | ||
| ENGL 101 - College Composition and Research (CSU GE A2)GE | 3.5 | |
ENGL 101 - College Composition and Research (3.5 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement This composition course enables students to generate logical, coherent essays and reports necessary for academic and professional success. Students become proficient in research techniques, and learn critical reading and thinking skills through expository and persuasive reading selections before applying these skills to creating original essays and a final research paper. The lab component of the course is designed to assist students in improving and refining their writing and language skills: Students complete lab activities that enhance their ability to compose logical, well-supported arguments that exhibit grammatical fluency and correct citation styles. Students meet with composition instructors through individual conferences that address students’ specific writing concerns. This course is designed for students who wish to fulfill the general education requirement for Written Communication. | ||
| CSU GE A1 - Oral CommunicationGE | 3.0 | |
Note: All honors courses have a prerequisite. Select one: SPCH 100 ,101, 101H,140 | ||
| CSU GE C1 - ArtsGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
| CSU ElectiveEL | 3.0 | |
Select a course that transfers to CSU. Please see a counselor to discuss course options. | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 15.5† | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| Select One: PSY 190 / MATH 130 / MATH 130H (CSU GE B4)*M | 4.0 | |
Notes: *PSY 190 is recommended for all Psychology majors, except for those intending to transfer to Cal Poly Pomona, who should take MATH 130. PSY 190 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (4.0 units) Prerequisite: MATH 062 or MATH 070 or MATH 070D or MATH 073 or appropriate placement This course provides an overview of the types of statistics that are important in the behavioral sciences. The main focus of this course is on hypothesis testing and the statistics that are used to analyze it. Students will learn to present and interpret experimental data from the behavioral sciences. Topics covered include basic probability, measures of central tendency, measures of variance, sampling, and inferential statistics. This course is designed for students majoring in psychology, sociology, political science, and anthropology. NOTE: MATH 62 or MATH 73 can be used to fulfill the prerequisite requirement for this class. Some majors require that students take MATH 73 (not MATH 62) and others do not. Students should see a counselor to determine which pathway will work best for them. MATH 130 - Statistics (4.0 units) Prerequisite: MATH 062 or MATH 070 or MATH 070D or MATH 073 or MATH 073B with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement This course is designed for students majoring in business, social sciences, and life sciences. This course provides an overview of descriptive and inferential statistics. The students learn to read, interpret and present data in a well-organized way. This includes frequency distributions, graphs, measures of central tendency and variability, correlation and linear regression. While discussing inferential statistics, the students learn to make generalizations about populations. This includes probability, sampling techniques, confidence intervals, and hypothesis tests. MATH 130H - Statistics Honors (4.0 units) Prerequisite: MATH 062 or MATH 070 or MATH 070D or MATH 073 or MATH 073B with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement; Minimum GPA of 3.0; ENGL 101 This course is designed for students majoring in business, social sciences, and life sciences. This course provides an overview of descriptive and inferential statistics. The students learn to read, interpret and present data in a well-organized way. This includes frequency distributions, graphs, measures of central tendency and variability, correlation and linear regression. While discussing inferential statistics, the students learn to make generalizations about populations. This includes probability, sampling techniques, confidence intervals, and hypothesis tests. This course is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements. | ||
| Select One: PHIL 110 / PHIL 110H / PSY 112 / SOC 101 / SOC 101H M | 3.0 | |
PHIL 110 - Critical Thinking (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or appropriate placement This course is an introduction to the methods and techniques of informal reasoning. Topics include schematizing and articulating arguments, causal arguments, analogical arguments, testimony arguments, informal fallacies, and others. Emphasis on the application of critical thinking for effective writing will be reflected in the frequency, scope, and nature of course writing assignments, which will be evaluated with regard to both content and form. Students should expect to write approximately 8000 words in various writing assignments. This course is appropriate for students seeking to improve their writing and reasoning skills. PHIL 110H - Critical Thinking Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course is an introduction to the methods and techniques of informal reasoning. Topics include schematizing and articulating arguments, causal arguments, analogical arguments, testimony arguments, informal fallacies, and others. Emphasis on the application of critical thinking for effective writing will be reflected in the frequency, scope, and nature of course writing assignments, which will be evaluated with regard to both content and form. Students should expect to write approximately 8000 words in various writing assignments. This course is appropriate for students seeking to improve their writing and reasoning skills.This course is intended for those who meet Honors Program Requirements. PSY 112 - Lifespan Development (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement This course provides an overview of human psychological development across the lifespan. The physical, cognitive, social, and emotional changes that occur from the prenatal period through old age are addressed. In addition, current research findings and their applicability to ongoing developmental problems are explored. This course is appropriate for the student seeking to develop a better understanding of the development gains and losses that occur throughout our lives.. SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement This course is designed for those with an interest in Sociology, or anyone with a desire to further their understanding of human group behavior and the organization of society. The student, using several theoretical points of view, will study and analyze: (1) the organization of social life; (2) problems of inequality – of age, sex, race and ethnicity, social class and life style; (3) the basic social institutions: family, education, politics, economics, and religion; and (4) global issues of population, technology, social movements and social change. SOC 101H - Introduction to Sociology Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: Enrollment is restricted to those who meet Honors Program requirements (minimum GPA of 3.0) and completion of ENGL 101 This course is designed for those with an interest in Sociology, or anyone with a desire to further their understanding of human group behavior and the organization of society. The student, using several theoretical points of view, will study and analyze: (1) the organization of social life; (2) problems of inequality – of age, sex, race and ethnicity, social class and life style; (3) the basic social institutions: family, education, politics, economics, and religion; and (4) global issues of population, technology, social movements and social change. This course is intended for students eligible for the Honors Program. | ||
| Select One: PHIL 101 / PHIL 101H / PSY 114 / PSY 170 / PSY 180 / SOC 102 M | 3.0 | |
PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement This course introduces philosophical ideas and methods concerning knowledge, reality and values. Expected topics will include the sources and limits of knowledge, and the nature of reality. Other topics that may be examined from a philosophical perspective include the nature of the self, truth, ethics, religion, science, language, beauty and art, political theory, or mind. This course is appropriate for anyone seeking a broader program of philosophical study, or to fulfill general Humanities or Philosophy major requirements. PHIL 101H - Introduction to Philosophy Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course introduces philosophical ideas and methods concerning knowledge, reality and values. Expected topics will include the sources and limits of knowledge, and the nature of reality. Other topics that may be examined from a philosophical perspective include the nature of the self, truth, ethics, religion, science, language, beauty and art, political theory, or mind. This course is intended for those who meet Honors Program requirements. PSY 114 - Introduction to Abnormal Psychology (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 043 or appropriate assessment This course provides an introduction to the study of abnormal behavior for psychology majors, those with an interest in mental illness, or anyone with a desire to further their understanding of how psychological "abnormalities" are defined, studied, and treated. The classification, assessment and treatment of psychological disorders will be explored. Students will not only develop an understanding of the etiology and diagnosis of such disorders, as based upon the criteria provided in the most current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders ("DSM"), but develop an appreciation of the cultural, historical and theoretical influences that affect the definitions and treatment of abnormal behavior. PSY 170 - Introduction to Learning and Memory (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement This course details the background and research that led to the identification of the different types of learning and memory. Students will explore topics in the field of learning and memory including but not limited to classical conditioning, operant conditioning, instrumental conditioning, short-term and long-term memory, forgetting, and models of learning and memory. This course is beneficial for students that are Psychology majors, students looking to transfer as a Psychology major and students that are interested in learning about the field of learning and memory. PSY 180 - Positive Psychology (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement This course focuses on the research, theories, and ideas surrounding, promoting, and maintaining well-being, good health, and happiness. Students explore topics in the field of positive psychology including but not limited to wellness, optimism, flow, happiness, and positive thinking. The course is beneficial for students majoring in psychology, or looking to transfer as a psychology major. SOC 102 - Major Social Problems (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the definition, development, reduction and elimination of major social problems in contemporary society. Topics addressed include problems of mental and physical health including addictions, crime and violence, social inequality, terrorism and war, as well as technology and the environment. Various social theories and relevant empirical research are critically examined throughout the course. | ||
| CSU GE A3 - Critical ThinkingGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 13.0† | |
| Summer 1 | ||
| CSU GE F - Ethnic StudiesGE | 3.0 | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
| CSU ElectiveEL | 3.0 | |
Select a course that transfers to CSU. Please see a counselor to discuss course options. | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 6.0 | |
| 3rd Semester | ||
| PSY 200 - Research Methods in Psychology (CSU GE D)M | 3.0 | |
PSY 200 - Research Methods in Psychology (3.0 units) Prerequisite: PSY 101 or PSY 101H and PSY 190 or MATH 130 or MATH 130H All prerequisites must be passed with a minimum grade of "C" or better This course provides an introduction to the philosophy of science and the examination of the hypothetical deductive methods and their relationship to theory. Topics include: the nature of experimental research and design, experimental and non-experimental research-including group and single-subject designs, literature review, research ethics, collection and analysis of data, and writing APA-style reports. Collection, handling, and analysis of original empirical data, during class and outside of class, in both experimental and nonexperimental designs, are an integral component of the course. The course is designed for students intending to pursue a degree in psychology. | ||
| POLS 110 / POLS 110H (CSU GE D)GE | 3.0 | |
POLS 110 - Government of the United States (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 043 or appropriate assessment This course surveys and analyzes the origins, principles, institutions, policies, and politics of U.S. National and California State Governments, including their constitutions. Emphasis is placed on the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and an understanding of the political processes and issues involved in the workings of government. This course fulfills the American Institutions requirement for the Associate Degree. It also is suitable for students wishing to expand their knowledge of local, state and national governments. POLS 110H - Government of the United States Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course surveys and analyzes the origins, principles, institutions, policies, and politics of U.S. National and California State Governments, including their constitutions. Emphasis is placed on the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and an understanding of the political processes and issues involved in the workings of government. This course fulfills the American Institutions requirement for the Associate Degree. It also is suitable for students wishing to expand their knowledge of local, state and national governments. This course is intended for students eligible for the Honors Program. | ||
| CSU GE C1 or C2 - Arts or HumanitiesGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Arts Humanities | ||
| CSU GE B1 - Physical SciencesGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
| CSU GE B3 - Lab ScienceGE | 1.0 | |
Select one if lab has not been completed in CSU B1 or B2. | ||
| CSU ElectiveEL | 3.0 | |
Select a course that transfers to CSU. Please see a counselor to discuss course options. | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 16.0† | |
| 4th Semester | ||
| PSY 210 / PSY 210H (CSU GE B2)M | 3.0 | |
PSY 210 - Biological Psychology (3.0 units) Prerequisite: PSY 101 This course is designed for the student who has an interest in understanding the biological processes that underlie human behavior. The biological basis of normal and abnormal behavior, including sensory systems, brain and behavior relationships, and underlying neurochemical processes will be addressed. The extent to which biological processes interact with environmental influences to determine behavior will be explored. PSY 210H - Biological Psychology Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: PSY 101 and ENGL 101. Enrollment is restricted to those who meet Honors Program requirements (minimum GPA of 3.0) This course is designed for the student who has an interest in understanding the biological processes that underlie human behavior. The biological basis of normal and abnormal behavior, including sensory systems, brain and behavior relationships, and underlying neurochemical processes will be addressed. The extent to which biological processes interact with environmental influences to determine behavior will be explored. This course is intended for students eligible for the Honors Program. | ||
| US HISTORY (CSU GE C2)GE | 3.0 | |
Note: All honors courses have a prerequisite. All CSU campuses have a graduation requirement in American Institutions. Students may choose one of the following US History courses to partially fulfill this requirement: HIST 143, 143H, 144, 144H, 156, 157, 158, 159, 159H, 170. | ||
| CSU GE E - Lifelong Learning/Self DevelopmentGE | 3.0 | |
Select one: | ||
| CSU ElectiveEL | 3.0 | |
Select a course that transfers to CSU. Please see a counselor to discuss course options. | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 12.0 | |
| Total Units for Psychology AA-T program (Transfer to CSU) | 62.5† | |
| AP exams and courses taken outside of Rio Hondo College may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Please check with a counselor. |
| *PSY 190 is recommended for all Psychology majors, except for those intending to transfer to Cal Poly Pomona, who should take MATH 130. Please meet with a counselor to discuss major preparation requirements. |
| † | Some classes may have higher units |
| M | Major course; course may also meet a general education requirement |
| GE | General Education course |
| EL | Elective Course |
| Course | Units | Typically Offered |
| 1st Semester | ||
| PSY 101 / PSY 101H (IGETC 4)M | 3.0 | |
PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement This course is designed as a general introduction to psychology for psychology majors, those with an interest in psychology, or anyone with a desire to further their understanding of human behavior. It provides an overview of the field of psychology, introducing students to the research methods used to advance the science of psychology and the various areas that comprise this diverse discipline. Research and theories are presented, discussed, and evaluated. Topics covered include biological psychology, sensation and perception, lifespan development, learning, memory, motivation and emotion, cognition, personality, psychopathology and social psychology. PSY 101H - Introductory Psychology Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course is designed as a general introduction to psychology for psychology majors, those with an interest in psychology, or anyone with a desire to further their understanding of human behavior. It provides an overview of the field of psychology, introducing students to the research methods used to advance the science of psychology and the various areas that comprise this diverse discipline. Research and theories are presented, discussed, and evaluated. Topics covered include biological psychology, sensation and perception, lifespan development, learning, memory, motivation and emotion, cognition, personality, psychopathology and social psychology. This course is intended for those who meet Honors Program requirements. | ||
| ENGL 101 - College Composition and Research (IGETC 1A)GE | 3.5 | |
ENGL 101 - College Composition and Research (3.5 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement This composition course enables students to generate logical, coherent essays and reports necessary for academic and professional success. Students become proficient in research techniques, and learn critical reading and thinking skills through expository and persuasive reading selections before applying these skills to creating original essays and a final research paper. The lab component of the course is designed to assist students in improving and refining their writing and language skills: Students complete lab activities that enhance their ability to compose logical, well-supported arguments that exhibit grammatical fluency and correct citation styles. Students meet with composition instructors through individual conferences that address students’ specific writing concerns. This course is designed for students who wish to fulfill the general education requirement for Written Communication. | ||
| IGETC 1C - Oral Communication (CSU Only)GE | 3.0 | |
Note: All honors courses have a prerequisite. Select one: | ||
| IGETC 3A - ArtsGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
| UC ElectiveEL | 3.0 | |
Select a course that transfers to UC. Please see a counselor to discuss course options. | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 15.5† | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| PSY 190 / MATH 130 / MATH 130H (IGETC 2)*M | 4.0 | |
Notes: *PSY 190 is recommended for all Psychology majors, except for those intending to transfer to Cal Poly Pomona, who should take MATH 130. PSY 190 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (4.0 units) Prerequisite: MATH 062 or MATH 070 or MATH 070D or MATH 073 or appropriate placement This course provides an overview of the types of statistics that are important in the behavioral sciences. The main focus of this course is on hypothesis testing and the statistics that are used to analyze it. Students will learn to present and interpret experimental data from the behavioral sciences. Topics covered include basic probability, measures of central tendency, measures of variance, sampling, and inferential statistics. This course is designed for students majoring in psychology, sociology, political science, and anthropology. NOTE: MATH 62 or MATH 73 can be used to fulfill the prerequisite requirement for this class. Some majors require that students take MATH 73 (not MATH 62) and others do not. Students should see a counselor to determine which pathway will work best for them. MATH 130 - Statistics (4.0 units) Prerequisite: MATH 062 or MATH 070 or MATH 070D or MATH 073 or MATH 073B with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement This course is designed for students majoring in business, social sciences, and life sciences. This course provides an overview of descriptive and inferential statistics. The students learn to read, interpret and present data in a well-organized way. This includes frequency distributions, graphs, measures of central tendency and variability, correlation and linear regression. While discussing inferential statistics, the students learn to make generalizations about populations. This includes probability, sampling techniques, confidence intervals, and hypothesis tests. MATH 130H - Statistics Honors (4.0 units) Prerequisite: MATH 062 or MATH 070 or MATH 070D or MATH 073 or MATH 073B with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement; Minimum GPA of 3.0; ENGL 101 This course is designed for students majoring in business, social sciences, and life sciences. This course provides an overview of descriptive and inferential statistics. The students learn to read, interpret and present data in a well-organized way. This includes frequency distributions, graphs, measures of central tendency and variability, correlation and linear regression. While discussing inferential statistics, the students learn to make generalizations about populations. This includes probability, sampling techniques, confidence intervals, and hypothesis tests. This course is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements. | ||
| Select One: PHIL 110 / PHIL 110H / PSY 112 / SOC 101 / SOC 101H M | 3.0 | |
PHIL 110 - Critical Thinking (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or appropriate placement This course is an introduction to the methods and techniques of informal reasoning. Topics include schematizing and articulating arguments, causal arguments, analogical arguments, testimony arguments, informal fallacies, and others. Emphasis on the application of critical thinking for effective writing will be reflected in the frequency, scope, and nature of course writing assignments, which will be evaluated with regard to both content and form. Students should expect to write approximately 8000 words in various writing assignments. This course is appropriate for students seeking to improve their writing and reasoning skills. PHIL 110H - Critical Thinking Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course is an introduction to the methods and techniques of informal reasoning. Topics include schematizing and articulating arguments, causal arguments, analogical arguments, testimony arguments, informal fallacies, and others. Emphasis on the application of critical thinking for effective writing will be reflected in the frequency, scope, and nature of course writing assignments, which will be evaluated with regard to both content and form. Students should expect to write approximately 8000 words in various writing assignments. This course is appropriate for students seeking to improve their writing and reasoning skills.This course is intended for those who meet Honors Program Requirements. PSY 112 - Lifespan Development (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement This course provides an overview of human psychological development across the lifespan. The physical, cognitive, social, and emotional changes that occur from the prenatal period through old age are addressed. In addition, current research findings and their applicability to ongoing developmental problems are explored. This course is appropriate for the student seeking to develop a better understanding of the development gains and losses that occur throughout our lives.. SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement This course is designed for those with an interest in Sociology, or anyone with a desire to further their understanding of human group behavior and the organization of society. The student, using several theoretical points of view, will study and analyze: (1) the organization of social life; (2) problems of inequality – of age, sex, race and ethnicity, social class and life style; (3) the basic social institutions: family, education, politics, economics, and religion; and (4) global issues of population, technology, social movements and social change. SOC 101H - Introduction to Sociology Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: Enrollment is restricted to those who meet Honors Program requirements (minimum GPA of 3.0) and completion of ENGL 101 This course is designed for those with an interest in Sociology, or anyone with a desire to further their understanding of human group behavior and the organization of society. The student, using several theoretical points of view, will study and analyze: (1) the organization of social life; (2) problems of inequality – of age, sex, race and ethnicity, social class and life style; (3) the basic social institutions: family, education, politics, economics, and religion; and (4) global issues of population, technology, social movements and social change. This course is intended for students eligible for the Honors Program. | ||
| Select One: PHIL 101 / PHIL 101H / PSY 114 / PSY 170 / PSY 180 / SOC 102 M | 3.0 | |
PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement This course introduces philosophical ideas and methods concerning knowledge, reality and values. Expected topics will include the sources and limits of knowledge, and the nature of reality. Other topics that may be examined from a philosophical perspective include the nature of the self, truth, ethics, religion, science, language, beauty and art, political theory, or mind. This course is appropriate for anyone seeking a broader program of philosophical study, or to fulfill general Humanities or Philosophy major requirements. PHIL 101H - Introduction to Philosophy Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course introduces philosophical ideas and methods concerning knowledge, reality and values. Expected topics will include the sources and limits of knowledge, and the nature of reality. Other topics that may be examined from a philosophical perspective include the nature of the self, truth, ethics, religion, science, language, beauty and art, political theory, or mind. This course is intended for those who meet Honors Program requirements. PSY 114 - Introduction to Abnormal Psychology (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 043 or appropriate assessment This course provides an introduction to the study of abnormal behavior for psychology majors, those with an interest in mental illness, or anyone with a desire to further their understanding of how psychological "abnormalities" are defined, studied, and treated. The classification, assessment and treatment of psychological disorders will be explored. Students will not only develop an understanding of the etiology and diagnosis of such disorders, as based upon the criteria provided in the most current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders ("DSM"), but develop an appreciation of the cultural, historical and theoretical influences that affect the definitions and treatment of abnormal behavior. PSY 170 - Introduction to Learning and Memory (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement This course details the background and research that led to the identification of the different types of learning and memory. Students will explore topics in the field of learning and memory including but not limited to classical conditioning, operant conditioning, instrumental conditioning, short-term and long-term memory, forgetting, and models of learning and memory. This course is beneficial for students that are Psychology majors, students looking to transfer as a Psychology major and students that are interested in learning about the field of learning and memory. PSY 180 - Positive Psychology (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement This course focuses on the research, theories, and ideas surrounding, promoting, and maintaining well-being, good health, and happiness. Students explore topics in the field of positive psychology including but not limited to wellness, optimism, flow, happiness, and positive thinking. The course is beneficial for students majoring in psychology, or looking to transfer as a psychology major. SOC 102 - Major Social Problems (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the definition, development, reduction and elimination of major social problems in contemporary society. Topics addressed include problems of mental and physical health including addictions, crime and violence, social inequality, terrorism and war, as well as technology and the environment. Various social theories and relevant empirical research are critically examined throughout the course. | ||
| IGETC 1B - Critical Thinking and CompositionGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 13.0† | |
| Summer 1 | ||
| UC ElectiveEL | 3.0 | |
Select a course that transfers to UC. Please see a counselor to discuss course options. | ||
| UC ElectiveEL | 3.0 | |
Select a course that transfers to UC. Please see a counselor to discuss course options. | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 6.0 | |
| 3rd Semester | ||
| PSY 200 - Research Methods in Psychology (IGETC 4)M | 3.0 | |
PSY 200 - Research Methods in Psychology (3.0 units) Prerequisite: PSY 101 or PSY 101H and PSY 190 or MATH 130 or MATH 130H All prerequisites must be passed with a minimum grade of "C" or better This course provides an introduction to the philosophy of science and the examination of the hypothetical deductive methods and their relationship to theory. Topics include: the nature of experimental research and design, experimental and non-experimental research-including group and single-subject designs, literature review, research ethics, collection and analysis of data, and writing APA-style reports. Collection, handling, and analysis of original empirical data, during class and outside of class, in both experimental and nonexperimental designs, are an integral component of the course. The course is designed for students intending to pursue a degree in psychology. | ||
| POLS 110 / POLS 110H (IGETC 4) GE | 3.0 | |
POLS 110 - Government of the United States (3.0 units) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 043 or appropriate assessment This course surveys and analyzes the origins, principles, institutions, policies, and politics of U.S. National and California State Governments, including their constitutions. Emphasis is placed on the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and an understanding of the political processes and issues involved in the workings of government. This course fulfills the American Institutions requirement for the Associate Degree. It also is suitable for students wishing to expand their knowledge of local, state and national governments. POLS 110H - Government of the United States Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course surveys and analyzes the origins, principles, institutions, policies, and politics of U.S. National and California State Governments, including their constitutions. Emphasis is placed on the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and an understanding of the political processes and issues involved in the workings of government. This course fulfills the American Institutions requirement for the Associate Degree. It also is suitable for students wishing to expand their knowledge of local, state and national governments. This course is intended for students eligible for the Honors Program. | ||
| IGETC 3A or 3B - Arts or HumanitiesGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Arts Humanities | ||
| IGETC 5A - Physical SciencesGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
| IGETC 5C - Lab ScienceGE | 1.0 | |
Select one if lab has not been completed in IGETC 5A or 5B. | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 13.0† | |
| 4th Semester | ||
| PSY 210 - Biological Psychology (IGETC 5B)M | 3.0 | |
PSY 210 - Biological Psychology (3.0 units) Prerequisite: PSY 101 This course is designed for the student who has an interest in understanding the biological processes that underlie human behavior. The biological basis of normal and abnormal behavior, including sensory systems, brain and behavior relationships, and underlying neurochemical processes will be addressed. The extent to which biological processes interact with environmental influences to determine behavior will be explored. | ||
| US HISTORY (IGETC 3B) GE | 3.0 | |
Note: All honors courses have a prerequisite. All CSU campuses have a graduation requirement in American Institutions. Students may choose one of the following US History courses to partially fulfill this requirement: HIST 143, 143H, 144, 144H, 156, 157, 158, 159, 159H, 170. | ||
| IGETC 6 - Foreign Language (UC ONLY)GE | 4.5 | |
Notes: Proficiency equivalent to two years of high school study in the same language or select one: | ||
| UC ElectiveEL | 3.0 | |
Select a course that transfers to UC. Please see a counselor to discuss course options. | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 13.5 | |
| Total Units for Psychology AA-T program (Transfer to UC/CSU) | 61.0† | |
| AP exams and courses taken outside of Rio Hondo College may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Please check with a counselor. |
| *PSY 190 is recommended for all Psychology majors, except for those intending to transfer to Cal Poly Pomona, who should take MATH 130. Please meet with a counselor to discuss major preparation requirements. |
| † | Some classes may have higher units |
| M | Major course; course may also meet a general education requirement |
| GE | General Education course |
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Given research findings and theories in psychology, students will describe and/or evaluate the role that genetics and environment play in different behaviors.
Students will compare and contrast the experimental method to other types of inquiry.
Students will identify the important historical figures in psychology and explain their key contributions to the field.
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